Following a Government consultation, which received 53,329 responses, DEFRA has announced a ban on single-use plastics. Of the total respondents, the ban received overwhelming support, with 95% in … [Read more...] about A legal update on the UK’s ban on single-use plastics
ESG and pensions in 2023 – five key things to focus on
Much of the attention on ESG for pension schemes has been at the very large scheme level, where assets held are in excess of £1 billion. However, ESG, and the risks and opportunities relating to … [Read more...] about ESG and pensions in 2023 – five key things to focus on
Building back biodiversity – Protecting the natural environment
Today is Biodiversity Day at COP27 in Sharm el–Sheikh. When people talk about climate change, there is understandably great attention on reducing greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, in … [Read more...] about Building back biodiversity – Protecting the natural environment
Deconstructing decarbonisation – Action not words needed on the journey to net zero
COP27 focuses today on decarbonisation. It could be argued that the UK has been a world leader on climate change - the first country to put its 2050 net greenhouse gas emission commitment into law, … [Read more...] about Deconstructing decarbonisation – Action not words needed on the journey to net zero
COP27 Youth and Future Generations Day: a reminder of why businesses should work with Gen Z on ESG issues
Today (10 November) is the Youth and Future Generations Day at COP27, which will highlight the power and participation of youth at the UN climate change conferences. To mark this, we are sharing the … [Read more...] about COP27 Youth and Future Generations Day: a reminder of why businesses should work with Gen Z on ESG issues
The growth of green finance for a net-zero future
One of the key themes at COP27 is finance, with the aim of making significant progress on this issue to help achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. Achieving net-zero carbon emissions and … [Read more...] about The growth of green finance for a net-zero future